First published in A2: Aesthetic Surgery and Anti-Aging magazine (2014) Successful Rhinoplasty – the cosmetic reshaping of the nose – depends ultimately on three factors, training, skill, and experience. So how, in this complicated, specialised field of surgery, does a prospective patient ultimately identify a good cosmetic surgeon? Rhinoplasty, no matter which way you define […]
First published in A2: Aesthetic Surgery and Anti-Aging magazine (2014) A misshapen nose can undermine one’s confidence and self-esteem. This suggests that the benefits of Rhinoplasty are psychological. Some surgeons define a ‘nose job’ as, ‘psycho-surgery;’ the result, an almost instantaneous resolution of a previously held inferiority complex. Since the nose is the most prominent […]
First published in A2: Aesthetic Surgery and Anti-Aging magazine (2013) ‘Botched’ cosmetic surgery is never more devastating than when the disfigurement narrates its sad story on the most visible part of the face, the nose. A patient can sometimes conceal a disappointing result with a scarf, or under layers of makeup; but not the nose. […]
I still can’t believe the change in myself. It’s been only a few weeks, yet my attitude towards people has changed completely. I’m feeling strong, positive, radiant and confident. The negative feelings and emotions are gone. And I never want to hide away anymore.’